Name: Miso Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds salmon; 2 tablespoons white miso paste; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 0.125 tsp black pepper; Toasted sesame seeds; Scallions

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Miso Salmon Recipe

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Ingredients

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Miso Salmon Recipe

1 ½ pounds salmon4 x 6 oz filets

2 tablespoons white miso paste

2 tablespoons mirin

2 tablespoons maple syrup or substitute with your favorite sweetener

1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce substitute with liquid aminos or coconut aminos.

1 tsp toasted sesame oil if you don't have any on hand it may be omitted

⅛ tsp black pepperfreshly ground

Toasted sesame seedsoptional; for serving

Scallionsoptional

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the miso paste, mirin, maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil and black pepper in a small bowl and whisk until incorporated.

Place the salmon in an 8×8" glass baking dish or a zip top bag. Pour in the marinade and coat the salmon well, then cover and marinate for 30 minutes to one hour at room temperature.

Preheat the broiler. Place the salmon on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet (be sure to use foil as parchment paper will burn under the broiler).

Broil about 6-8" below the broiler for about 5 minutes for up to 1/2" thick, or 8-10 minutes for up to 1" thick, until caramelized and the fat has rendered. All ovens vary, so be sure to keep an eye on the salmon as the marinade can burn easily. If the salmon begins to burn, place on the middle rack of the oven which is further away from the broiler. Serve with toasted sesame seeds and scallions if desired and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Miso Paste Equilibrium 🧂
Use a 1:1 ratio of white miso to maple syrup to prevent overly salty results; taste the marinade before applying to ensure balanced sweet-savory flavor without overwhelming the delicate salmon.
Strategic Marinating Window ⏱️
Marinate for 1-4 hours maximum; beyond 4 hours, the miso's enzymes break down the salmon's proteins excessively, creating a mushy texture rather than the desired tender, flaky result.
Broiler Distance Mastery 🔥
Position the salmon 4-5 inches from the broiler element to allow the miso glaze to caramelize into a golden crust while the interior stays moist and reaches 145°F internal temperature in just 6-8 minutes.
Sesame Oil Finishing Technique 🫒
Drizzle toasted sesame oil only after cooking is complete to preserve its aromatic compounds; adding it before cooking burns off the delicate nutty flavors that make this dish premium.
Marinade Glaze Reserve 💧
Set aside a small portion of the raw marinade separately before coating the salmon; brush this reserved glaze on the cooked fish for an extra flavor boost without the texture of cooked miso paste.